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Five lessons one council learned from improving SEND consistency and confidence

The improvement work helped strengthen evidence, quality assurance, and decision-making – contributing to a £21m reduction in the borough's projected SEND deficit.

Browse our latest stories and find out about upcoming events, conferences and exhibitions.

What makes a good RAS?

In Part 2 of our 'Good in Practice' series, we explore what separates a good RAS from a bad one - and why an indicative budget should be a guardrail, not a limit.

What makes a good Care Act assessment?

In the first article of our new Good in Practice series, we explore what makes a genuinely good Care Act assessment – drawing on practice experience, Care Act principles, and recent CQC findings.

Preparing for Adulthood starts long before transition

Why the strongest local authorities are embedding Preparing for Adulthood throughout the EHCP journey.

The ADASS Spring Survey 2026: The picture has sharpened, not improved

Every year, the ADASS Spring Survey adds another layer to what we already know about the pressures facing adult social care. This year is no exception - but it also goes further than most.

[Webinar] What does good adult social care really look like?

Join us for a practical webinar exploring what good really looks like in adult social care, using real council examples, lived experience, and national benchmarking.

Contributing to Baroness Casey's Big Conversation: The parts of adult social care worth keeping

Why sharing what already works should be part of the national conversation.

Building confidence in SEND decision-making through a phased approach

Rather than waiting for reform or committing to large-scale transformation, Sheffield City Council took a phased approach that built confidence through understanding, insight and practical experience.

Beyond dashboards: What councils told us about the future of Adult Social Care insight

Explore the key themes from our latest Adult Social Care Community Practice Network session.

Direct Payments at a Crossroads: What councils are learning about the future of personalised support

Download our insights report, exploring what councils are learning about practitioner confidence, flexibility and delivering personalised support.

Visit us at the LGA Conference

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the upcoming LGA Conference in Bournemouth.

Building better SEND solutions through collaboration

Our latest case study explores how the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea worked alongside Imosphere to strengthen SEND decision-making, improve consistency and help shape the future direction of our tools.

The King's Fund - Sorting Out Social Care Summit: Key themes and reflections

Imosphere COO Natalie Kennieson shares highlights from the day and reflects on what they mean for local authorities.

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